As a parent, it can be difficult to know when a child's speech or language development needs extra support. You may be wondering whether your child will simply “catch up” or whether it is time to speak with a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). The important thing to remember is that you don't need to wait until you're certain there is a problem. What does a Speech-Language Pathologist do? A pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist works with children who have difficulties with s

As a parent, you may find yourself comparing your child’s communication with other children their age. Perhaps a friend’s toddler is already talking in short sentences, while your child is using only a few words. Or maybe your child understands everything you say but seems reluctant to talk. You may be wondering: “Is my child just a late talker, or should I be concerned about a language disorder?” The good news is that children develop communication skills at different rates.

If your child is learning English as an additional language (EAL), you may sometimes wonder whether their difficulties with English are simply part of learning a new language—or whether they could have a speech or language disorder. This is a common concern for families raising children in multilingual homes. A child who is learning English may initially have a smaller English vocabulary, make grammatical errors or be quieter when communicating in English. These things do not